LEAD BLOOD PEDIATRIC

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: LEADP
UPHSM LIS Test #: 022450
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-4 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Whole Blood
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (venous)
Container: Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube or tan-top lead-free tube; submit original tube.
Collection: Mix blood thoroughly to avoid clotting.

Please submit with a lead form found on the UPHS Lab website: http://www.mghlab.com/pdfs/blood_lead.pdf

Specimen Acceptability

Causes for Rejection:
Capillary specimen in Microtainer tubes; clotted specimen

Methods

Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) or inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Clinical Utilities

Monitor environmental lead exposure in children younger than 16 years. For adults (>=16 years), order the LEAD Blood Adult test.

CPT Codes

83655

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Environmental exposure: 0-15 years: 0-4 ug/dL